Get Bit by the Reading Bug and enjoy FREE programs at your local library! HOORAY!

My latest Reading Column has lit a little fire under my bum and I am now on a major reading kick with my kids.

Yes, belive it or not, I read a Disney princess story to my daughter last night (no big surprise- like every other six-year-old she is enamoured with everything princess!) And I read my son as many books as he could carry over to me in his tiny little arms (this kid is a horrible eater, I don't even know how his little arms have the strength to carry anything let alone big heavyish board books- but my pediatrician says you can't force feed him, and that I shouldn't make it an issue, because it's a battle that I will never win and it will just make him even less likely to open up his mouth, take a morsel of food and chew! It is one of the most frustrating things as a parent, when you have a kid like mine who is such a picky eater--well that's a rant for another column1)

Now back to my original thought...so in honor of my new found love of reading...every month I'm going to post all the free, yes that's right, FREE activities taking place at all the Staten Island Libraries. So turn on your printers and print out this blog post with all the inofrmation you'll need. (You can count on me to help you out!)

Here goes...Please keep scrolling until you find the branch that is closest to you, there are so many fabulous craft programs, read-alouds and even a bring your teddy bear and wear your pajamas reading event!!

Seasonal Craft - Learn about the variety of materials to make a craft.
Tuesday, June 12 at 4:00 PM.
Ages 6 and up.

Hello Summer - Tuesday, June 19 at 4:00 PM
Terrific Tuesday final celebration for your neighborhood children who have participated throughout the school year in the Terrific Tuesday programs.
Ages 6 and up.

Pre-school Program - Wednesday, June 6 at 11:00 AM.
Enjoy books, finger rhymes and a simple craft.
For ages 2 1/2 to 5. Pre-registration one week prior to the program.

Summer Reading Program. Our free summer reading program kicks off Thursday, June 7 and ends August 31. Enjoy reading books of your choice and earning prizes, enter a raffle, get a certificate and more. For children from birth through the age of 12 years. A reader may read to those who can't read. Drop in during open Library hours.
For ages 6 to 12. Pre-registration one week prior to the program.

PORT RICHMOND LIBRARY, 75 BENNETT STREET718-442-0158

Picture Book Time - Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3:00 PM.
For all ages.